Grilled Turkey

5 Reviews

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 3 hr
Ready In: 4 hr

“Great grilled turkey! My grill is an old one that has a hinged top. I open all of the vents and prop the lid open about 2 to 3 inches with a stick...man does it get hot! Do not spill the juices and wine on the coals, as they are extremely flammable.” - by Dave Hartmann

Ingredients

1 large onion, diced
1 (750 milliliter) bottle red wine
salt and pepper to taste
12 pounds whole turkey

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Original recipe yields 24 servings

Directions

In a pot style grill, fill the bottom with a 5 pound bag of charcoals. Light the charcoal, and when ready, spread to cover the bottom of grill.
Wash the turkey down and stuff with onion. Rub the exterior down with salt and pepper.
Place the turkey in a deep aluminum roasting pan. Place the pan on the grill's grate. Pour wine over the turkey. Cover the top of the turkey with foil.
Cover the grill with the lid and open the vents. Grill the turkey for 60 to 90 minutes, or until meat is to your liking. Baste frequently. You might need to add water to the pan if the wine evaporates.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
369 cal
18%

Fat
15.9 g
24%

Carbs
1.4 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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SOFTNSWEETS

Jan. 25, 2004

"Fantastic, juicy turkey, quite tender. Delicious!!..." See more"

Nita

Oct. 7, 2007

"This was a HIT with family & my husbands airmen during the holidays of 2006!!! I've made it many times since then for our family sunday gatherings ..." See more"

bengina

Nov. 6, 2009

"After trying this the first time, I've never gone back to an oven again. faster, jucier and incredible crispy skin. My favorite way is yo put it straight in the grill with an aluminum pan under to cat..." See morech the drippings for gravy."

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